2021 Carbon Emissions Electricity Technology 
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. It also will save US consumers money because they will spend less on fossil fuels.
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 3, 2021
utilities have been slower to adopt the energy- and emissions-saving technologies than those in other parts of the world. Despite the economic advantages of these technologies and their potential environmental benefits, U.S. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — August 4, 2021. But it can significantly reduce net emissions.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 12, 2022
All told, they represent 56 percent of the US population, generate 62 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and are responsible for 43 percent of the country’s annual carbon emissions. Under current policies and plans, carbon dioxide emissions would decline by only 12 percent. EN: What were your top findings?
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 16, 2022
They just released their 2022 “Annual Energy Outlook” (AEO), which is a big deal: it tells us where electricity is headed over the next 30 years. The biggest takeaway : without robust new policies, US energy sector heat trapping emissions will continue to remain high, far off-track from where we need to be to meet our climate goals.
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 5, 2021
Water Sector Carbon Emissions, But Its Potential Remains Underdeveloped. Like all other industries, the clock is ticking for the sector to cut its carbon pollution, given President Joe Biden’s goal to halve the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. IN RECENT WATER NEWS.
Circle of Blue
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Carbon-reduction plans, if not well designed, can worsen water scarcity and pollution. Plans to reduce carbon emissions should take water into account. Some low-carbon energy options require significant amounts of water. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – September 23, 2021. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Sleek solar panels forged from silver and silica from the depths of the Earth translate the sun’s blindingly fiery light energy into electricity. Source: UniEnergy Technologies / Wikimedia Commons. This makes them a perfect candidate for fueling electric vehicles (EVs), which dominate the lithium-ion battery industry today.
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